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CVE-2012-4593

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

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CVE-2012-4593 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeApplication Control5.1.0
McafeeApplication Control5.1.1
McafeeApplication Control5.1.2
McafeeApplication Control6.0.0
McafeeChange Control5.1.0
McafeeChange Control5.1.1
McafeeChange Control5.1.2
McafeeChange Control6.0.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4593?
McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.
How severe is CVE-2012-4593?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4593 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4593?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST